Bonded Tooth Coloured and White Fillings in Sunshine Coast
At Oris Dental, we take pride in being your trusted family dentist in sunshine coast, which is why we always strive to offer the best including tooth fillings that match the natural colour of your teeth!
An increasingly popular alternative to silver amalgam fillings is composite white fillings. Unlike amalgam fillings, composite fillings are virtually invisible and our team at Oris Dental can shade them according to the colour of your teeth to create a perfect match, giving you a beautiful, white smile!
A composite white filling is a tooth-coloured plastic and glass mixture used to restore decayed teeth. Composites are also used for cosmetic improvements of the smile by changing the colour of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth.
Aesthetics are the main advantage of composites tooth filling since dentists can blend shades to create a colour nearly identical to that of the actual tooth. Composites bond to the tooth to support the remaining tooth structure, which helps to prevent breakage and insulate the tooth from excessive temperature changes.
After receiving a composite, a patient may experience postoperative sensitivity. Also, the shade of the composite can change slightly if the patient drinks tea, coffee or other staining foods.
The dentist can put a clear plastic coating over the composite to prevent the colour from changing if a patient is particularly concerned about tooth colour. Composites tend to wear out sooner than silver fillings in larger cavities, although they hold up as well in small cavities.
Dental Filling Process
- First, the targeted tooth is prepared to remove decay.
- Next, a bonding agent is applied to the prepared tooth.
- The composite material is placed and moulded to your tooth structure.
- The material is hardened by focusing intense light rays on it for about a minute.
- The tooth filling is now complete.
When the process is finished, the dentist will shape the composite to fit the tooth. The dentist then polishes the composite to prevent staining and early wear. Following which, you have a bright and natural-looking new tooth!
Benefits of White Tooth Fillings
- Created to match your tooth to ensure a natural look and feel.
- Because composite fillings can be created in smaller preparations, less of your tooth structure is lost and less drilling is needed.
- Created to match your tooth to ensure a natural look and feel.The material is made from acrylic and glass particles, containing no mercury or other metals.
- Provides support to remaining tooth structure, and insulates against temperature changes.
The cost of fillings in Australia differs. But, composites can cost up to two times the price of a silver filling. Most dental insurance plans cover the cost of the composite up to the price of a silver filling, with the patient paying the difference. As composites continue to improve, insurance companies are more likely to increase their coverage of composites.
Composites tooth filling can last up to 5 years with proper oral care. Your filling brightness can be maintained by simply practising good oral hygiene and avoiding staining food and drinks such as coffee, soda, tea, etc. While annual dental check-ups can help determine whether replacements are needed for permanent tooth fillings.
For more information on teeth fillings or to schedule an appointment, call Oris Dental and let us make your smile brighter!
Get in touch with our dedicated team if you're looking for dental services along the coastal hubs of Kawana, Caloundra or Maroochydore.
